PCs All-in-One for Dummies

Whether you use your PC for work or play, there's a lot to learn and a lot of territory to discover, so take along a good guide. Serving up nine meaty minibooks, this All-in-One guide covers essential PC topics from soup through nuts, including the latest on PC hardware, Windows 8, Internet Explorer 9, all the tools in Office 2010, digital media, troubleshooting, social media, and home networking. You'll get to know your PC inside and out and find yourself turning to this terrific resource again and again.

This new edition also features expanded coverage of home networking and desktop gaming, cool hardware for hardcore gamers, exciting new Windows 8 features, and much more.

• Nine minibooks provide a comprehensive PC overview and include PC Hardware, Windows 8, The Internet, Office 2010, Digital Media, Upgrading and Troubleshooting, Social Media, Home Networking, and Gaming
• Explores step-by-step procedures for using the new Windows 8 operating system
• Delves into the techy nitty-gritty on things like processor speeds, hard drive capacities, and upgrading
• Reviews ways to protect your PC from viruses, offers troubleshooting tips, and discusses how to supercharge your PC's performance

PCs All-in-One For Dummies, 6th Edition covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your PC.

Mark L. Chambers has been an author, technical writer, and computer consultant for more than 20 years. He uses his experience as a computer hardware technician to demystify the workings of PCs. Mark has written a variety of books including Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies.